Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-16
South Riverside
Gem of the Citrus Belt"
Phenomenal im Growth and
Prosperity.

NOTE CAREFULLY SOME OF THE
A'points in favor OF s ruth Riverside as
place for investment, residence or business
1t is located about forty miles east of Los
Angeles and fourteen miles southwest OF
Riverside. on the new Santa Fe line, and a,
the junction of the new line from Pomona
and Elsinore. South Riverside is the ma
tural centre of very fertile fruit-growine
aud rich mineral section.
The lands are within the great Orange
Belt. where can be grown to perfection all
kinds OF fruits and plants known to South
ern California. This large tract is sub.
divided into lots OF Ave and ten acres, and
present prices are much lower than else.
where for the same grade of soil aud for
similar conditions. There are three water
systems that will furnish an ample supply
for irrigation and dome estic use. In addi
tion to the general fruit interests, there are
many kinds OF mineral and clay that will
come into use for building, piping,
tiling. etc.
White and black sulphur springs, hot and
cold, are near the townsite. These springs
have long been known and u ed r their
excellent curative properties. There are
many conditions here most favorable for a
leading health and pleasure resort. The
smooth. rolling mesa land can be irrigated
without expense for gradin g or leveling.
There are many miles of rich valley land
tributary to this point, making it an inn
portant place on the new Santa Fe line. as II
has within itself all the elements of success
full growth. and, backed by a good sur
rounding country. it must soon become q
place of wonderful beauty and prosperity.
The town proper is unique and inviting.
three mile grand boulevard encircles the
place. This smooth. grad ed avenue will
be lined on each side with the choicest
plants and trees. From every part of the
place the view Is most enchanti ng-lofty
mountsins. slightly foothills, verdant val
leys. The extent and varie ty of scenery is
unsurpassed.
There is already a large amount of per
manent improvement; a fine three-story
hotel occupies central block. the building
Is modern in design. complete in appoint.
ments and will become q delightful resort
for health and pleasure seekers. A large
bank block will soon be up which in de.
sign and finish would be credit to any
place. A number Of costly dwellings are
now building and many others contracted
to go up in a short time. Ample provision
is made for public needs and no effort ia
spared to beautify and advance the place
Pure mountain water ispiped to all parts oil
the town in heavy pressure pipes affording
the best Of protection In case OF fire. Lots
are reserved for schools, churches and
parks. 18th Riverside will become noted
for beauty OF location, fine climate and
active business, having the advantage OF
being railroad center. near to Los Angeles
and within easy reach of mountain and
ocean resorts.
Within six months lots and lands here
have doubled, in some cases quadrupled In
value. The same property will no doubt
continue to advance az the same rate for
the next six months. Everything gives
promise OF a growth and increase In values
unprecedented in the history of such en-
terprises.
For maps. prices, full particulars see F..
NJ. Choquille, South Riverside agency. "a
North Spring street. je26-tf